The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of the United States is investigating a fatal accident involving a Ford Mustang Mach-E equipped with the BlueCruise system.
The incident occurred in San Antonio, Texas, when the Mach-E rear-ended a Honda CR-V stopped on the highway. The driver of the CR-V died, raising concerns about the safety and effectiveness of driver assistance systems, such as BlueCruise.
The NTSB initiated the investigation due to ongoing interest in advanced driver assistance systems and the interaction of vehicle operators with these technologies.
The council’s initial report on the accident is expected to be released within 30 days. Meanwhile, Ford is cooperating with the authorities and investigating the incident, emphasizing safety as a priority in its operations.
BlueCruise is classified as a Level 2 autonomous system, requiring drivers to remain responsible for vehicle actions. This incident comes amid growing concerns about the safety of partially automated driving systems, with government agencies and vehicle safety institutions stepping up their research into this emerging technology.
Source: Car and Driver
